CPSC Recall in 2016: Hearth & Home Technologies Recalls Wood Stoves Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-706

Date: October 26, 2016

Product Name: Quadra Fire® Explorer III wood stoves

Recall Description:

This recall involves Quadra Fire® wood burning stoves, model Explorer III, with serial number range 00706300001-00706300941. The model name and serial numbers are found on the rating plate on the back of the stove.  The Explorer III is a cast iron wood stove with a top loading lid feature and comes in black, mahogany, dark blue and frost colors.

Hazard Description:

When the top load lid of the stove is being used, the handle can become disengaged from the locked position, allowing the lid to unexpectedly slam shut on the consumer’s fingers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 650

Incidents:

The firm has received five reports of incidents, including two reports involving minor injuries when fingers got caught in the lid.

Sold At:

Fireside Hearth & Home stores and Hearth & Home Technologies independent dealers from February 2015 through August 2016 for about $3,000

Manufactured In:

U.S.